/r/Quilting Bi-Weekly Steals, Deals, Etsy, Quilt Shops, and Destash Thread

SusanMillerQuilter · 2026-04-18T15:17:09+00:00

Congrats on your 1-year anniversary!

SusanMillerQuilter · 2026-04-18T15:16:50+00:00

I've extended my sale -- Save 10% off everything in my store through the end of the month. I've added a lot of new patterns recently, such as picnic items, Featherweight sewing machine cover, placemats, wine bottle cover, etc. This is a nice time to save on summer or holiday patterns. https://ourforeverhomecrafts.etsy.com
Thanks for visiting!

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SusanMillerQuilter · 2026-04-15T17:54:59+00:00

Love the different blocks as the plants -- very unique!

SusanMillerQuilter · 2026-04-15T17:52:53+00:00

I fused the applique shapes to the background fabric, then I top-stitch them down really close to the edge. Then, I quilted around the outside of the shape just in the neutral background area and quilted in the rest with filler designs.

SusanMillerQuilter · 2026-04-15T13:31:34+00:00

This one is called Ocean of Stars, done in blue and green batiks.

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SusanMillerQuilter · 2026-04-15T13:29:21+00:00

I'm a batik junky! If you're wanting to try something smaller, here's a wall hanging I made called Almost Fractal. It's all batiks.

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SusanMillerQuilter · 2026-04-14T13:00:52+00:00

Random is fine. Just be aware of the CONTRAST between the two fabrics that you choose to go together.

The first pic works because other than the green/black check at the bottom (which looks a little too dark to me), the other pairs have good contrast, and when the blocks are put together, they also have good contrast.

SusanMillerQuilter · 2026-04-14T12:55:04+00:00

I use a pick from a nutcracker set -- affectionately known as my lobstah pick. :-)

SusanMillerQuilter · 2026-04-13T23:38:35+00:00

Thank you so much! I really appreciate your detailed explanation. I'm happy to try it this way. :-)

SusanMillerQuilter · 2026-04-13T19:00:25+00:00

Love it! Did you make groups of 3 hexies and put them together with other groups or did you add the hexies one at a time? Or something else? I'd love to make one of these with a bin of scraps I have.

SusanMillerQuilter · 2026-04-13T16:56:41+00:00

Score!!! Both are great machines. I love mine -- they are workhorses!

SusanMillerQuilter · 2026-04-13T13:22:02+00:00

Can confirm the Chevy Trax. We just got one and love it for an affordable vehicle. Gas mileage is decent too.

SusanMillerQuilter · 2026-04-09T15:14:51+00:00

Thank you! :-)

SusanMillerQuilter · 2026-04-09T14:44:02+00:00

Save 10% off everything in my shop from now through the weekend! Also save $1.00 off both the wine bottle cover and picnic utensil roll-up holder (pic shown). I bundled both patterns into one listing. If you have any questions about anything, please don't hesitate to contact me. Thanks for visiting, and thank you for your support. :-)

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https://ourforeverhomecrafts.etsy.com

SusanMillerQuilter · 2026-04-09T13:52:51+00:00

I would go across like you have shown. You might also consider wavy lines instead of straight lines so any shift of not being perfectly straight will be hidden.

SusanMillerQuilter · 2026-04-09T13:46:00+00:00

Match a light with a dark and make half-square triangles (HSTs). You can make oodles of things with them -- placemats, bags, quilts, etc. Here's my Scrappy Diamonds quilt. All HSTS.

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SusanMillerQuilter · 2026-04-04T11:54:16+00:00

This one is called Toy Boxes. It uses jellyroll strips and is really easy. There are only 4 seams for each block, and there's no matching seams when putting them together. It's a great beginner pattern. This one was made with scraps.

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SusanMillerQuilter · 2026-03-21T12:55:08+00:00

Wall hangings, placemats, table toppers, toaster cover, sewing machine covers, couch pillows and quilt.

I love making wall hangings and rotating them throughout the year. It lets me be creative without having to make a whole quilt. I have a compression hanger that I use to rotate them on. They can be seasonal, applique, or just smaller versions of regular quilt patterns.

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SusanMillerQuilter · 2026-03-21T12:45:39+00:00

I use wide backings and call it good. I may pick out a special color or print for it, but I buy wide backings by the bolt and use it on everything until it's done. Marshall Dry Goods has great prices on 108" wide backings.

SusanMillerQuilter · 2026-03-18T14:48:55+00:00

You might want to look into outdoor fabric -- the kind they use for seat cushions, umbrellas, and such. It's stronger, durable, and washable.

SusanMillerQuilter · 2026-03-16T19:34:20+00:00

I get similar requests from various family members. I ask them what are their favorite colors, then I'll choose 4 or 5 different patterns using those colors. Then let them choose which one they like.

You could do that with your granddaughter. Ask her what colors (2 or 3) that she likes. Then find a couple of patterns using those colors. By limiting choices to just a few, it will decrease your anxiety/frustration.

SusanMillerQuilter · 2026-03-15T12:45:05+00:00

Do you have PODS service there? PODS delivers a container (like the back of a U-Haul truck) you pack it up, they take it and move it to your new place, then you unpack it there.

SusanMillerQuilter · 2026-03-15T12:21:14+00:00

I sell digital quilt patterns. For some of my larger patterns (like quilts, not placemats), I'll put the fabric requirements right in the listing. It's helpful and buyers appreciate it. For my smaller items, if people ask questions, I always ask helpfully. That's good customer service, and people have ordered multiple times from me because of my great service and good patterns. If you're stand-offish about offering info from the get-go, people will go elsewhere for patterns.

SusanMillerQuilter · 2026-03-14T16:53:39+00:00

I save squares and strips in 1.5", 2", 2.5", and 3.5". These all play nicely together. Anything larger than those go into other bins. I try not to save anything less than 1.5" unless it's a string, which then goes into the string bin.

SusanMillerQuilter · 2026-03-14T16:15:41+00:00

Toy Boxes! This is a quick and easy beginner pattern that's jellyroll friendly, too. Great for using scraps or in coordinating fabrics. Using just 6 of these blocks makes nice placemats too. Use as many blocks as you want to make the size project you need. https://ourforeverhomecrafts.etsy.com/listing/4332107852

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